How will AYP be determined in K-1 and K-2 schools?
A. As these schools do not participate in CSAP, a separate set of assessments, starting points and performance targets are required to make AYP determinations for these schools. These are not yet final. Currently, CDE, in collaboration with an AYP committee comprised of school district and related agency personnel, is considering a model that is consistent with the requirements under Colorado’s Basic Literacy Act. This would include a defined set of allowable, locally-administered reading and math assessments. Progress would be assessed by identifying the percentage of students performing at grade level from one year to the next. Reasonable targets will be established. CDE will communicate the details of AYP in K-1 and K-2 schools to school districts and BOCES as soon as they have been determined. Currently, this applies to a very limited number of schools. It is expected that 2003-2004 will be the year for establishing baselines and setting performance targets for subsequent years. Us